Portugal kept their record perfect at U16 European Championship in Division B. They celebrated the fifth straight victory beating Austria tonight. Carlos Salamanca (187-G-97) and Luis Camara (194-SF-96) came up with 9 points each to lead the winners. Portugal thus clinched the top position in Group D. Austria fell at 0-5 record after the loss. Portugal built a 17:8 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Austria stopped the rot in the second quarter. They narrowed the deficit at 5-point mark at halftime 23:18. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the third term. Portugal managed to ensure a 5-point buffer before the final stanza. Austria never got closer than three points in the fourth period and had to surrender at the end. Sergio Brito (190-PG-97) posted 8 points for Portugal. Oscar Schmit (180-PG-97) and Gabriel Lehner (190-SF-96) netted 10 points each for Austria.

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette H... [read more]

Oliveirense clinched Azemeis Cup beating Illiabum Clube 82-75 in the Final. Oliveirense took a 24-17 lead at the end of the first period and scored the same number of points in the second frame for a 10-point halftime advantage. Illiabum Club replied with a 23-20 run in the third quarter, but could not win the game as both sides notched 14 points in the last stanza. Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) stepped up with 15 points, while Arnette Hallman (200-F-88) and Joao Balseiro (192-F-87) brought 13 each. Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) meanwhile followed them with 12 points. Aleksandar Danilovic (202-F-93) replied with 19 in defeat and Ronnie Boggs (192-G-91, college: Jacksonville St.) posted 18. In the game for the third place Vitoria edged Ovarense 83-55. Trailing 18-21 at the end of the first quarter, Vitoria dominated the rest of the game.

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7% With 23 years old his awards are impressive: Portuguese U16 National Team -10 European Championships U16 Division B in Tallinn (Estonia) -10: 8 games: 13.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 37.1%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 73.9% Portuguese U20 Championships... [read more]

Galitos-Barreiro (LPB) signed with PG Diogo Ventura. He is currently one of the best portuguese PG and he is part of Portugal NT. Last season he played in Electrico FC (LPB): 30 games: 13.7ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.7apg, FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 20.9%, FT: 83.7%

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015. Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz. AngraBasket/Vaquinha roster for 2017-2018: Guards: Rodrigo Laranjo Darius Jones-Gibson Luca Silvestri Forward... [read more]

AngraBasket/Vaquinha (Proliga) added to their roster experienced 34-year old forward Pedro Afonso (198-83). The last time (7-15) he played at Electrico FC in Portuguese LPB league. Afonso has played there for the last eight years. He played in the final of Portuguese Proliga in 2015.Afonso has spent his entire career in Portugal playing for two other teams: Ginasio and Queluz.

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